جائزة جامعة الأمير محمد بن فهد

Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Global Award

Introduction to the award

The late His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was one of the most prominent supporters of science, research, and innovation in the Arab world. His Highness devoted great attention to nurturing scientific talent and inspiring creative minds to contribute to building knowledge-based societies and advancing sustainable development.

In line with this pioneering vision, the Prince Muhammad bin Fahd Global Award – Best Scientific Production Category was established. The award reflects His Highness’s commitment to promoting a culture of scientific research and technological creativity within Arab universities by honoring institutions that have achieved exceptional accomplishments through their researchers—accomplishments with clear scientific or practical impact that contribute to society and development.
The award seeks to support universities and research centers in enhancing Arab scientific output and fostering innovation as a key driver of economic and social progress. It also aims to elevate the international standing of Arab researchers and highlight the vital role of science in shaping the future.
This initiative embodies strategic goals designed to build strong foundations for pioneering scientific research across all fields, ensuring that no Arab university is excluded. The organizers firmly believe that scientific research and technological development are shared responsibilities among institutions and individuals alike, and that their impact extends to all Arab societies.
The Association of Arab Universities (AArU)—as the entity capable of leading this mission and supervising this distinguished scientific effort—has been entrusted with managing the award, given its pioneering role in coordinating among Arab universities and its extensive experience in advancing its founding objectives: serving the Arab nation, strengthening scientific research, and supporting the Arabic language. This aligns with one of AArU’s major goals in its 2019–2030 strategic plan: promoting, supporting, and facilitating scientific research, knowledge production, and innovation within and among universities to address regional and global challenges.

Award Vision

To lead in fostering scientific and innovative excellence within Arab universities and to promote scientific research as a fundamental driver of comprehensive and sustainable development.

Award Mission

To recognize and empower Arab universities, researchers, and inventors, and to encourage distinguished scientific initiatives that contribute to knowledge development and its applications for the benefit of humanity and society.
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Objectives of the Award

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Award cash value

Award cash value

This total award is distributed across six sub-awards 

   1. Best Scientific Production in Scientific Research – USD 50,000

• First Prize: USD 30,000
• Second Prize: USD 20,000
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   2.Best Scientific Production in Entrepreneurship and Innovation – USD 50,000

• First Prize: USD 30,000
• Second Prize: USD 20,000
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   3. Best University Scientific Production in Technology and Digital Transformation – USD 50,000

• First Prize: USD 30,000
• Second Prize: USD 20,000
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   4. Best Proposed Joint Research Project between Arab and International Universities – USD 50,000

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   5.Best Scientific Research Serving Community Development within the Framework of the Sustainable Development Goals – USD 30,000

• First Prize: USD 20,000
• Second Prize: USD 10,000
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   6. Best Undergraduate Graduation Project – USD 20,000

• First Prize: USD 12,000
• Second Prize: USD 8,000
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General Conditions

General conditions for the university's research production for research nominated for the award:

Submitted research must meet the following criteria:
For the Best Proposed Joint Research Project, submissions must include participation from at least three Arab universities, with the option to include an international partner. The winning project will receive financial support of up to USD 40,000.

Research Topics

Universities may submit research addressing global sustainable development goals, provided the topics demonstrate scientific value, lasting impact, and potential for further development:
  • Alternative and Renewable Energy
  • Food and Water Security
  • Medical Sciences and Public Health
  • General Artificial Intelligence

Award terms

• The university must submit the research topic or project within the framework of the global Sustainable Development Goals, and it must be capable of further development.

If the joint research leads to a patent for a product, the support received from the award determines the contribution of the Association of Arab Universities to the commercial value of this research after the determination of the property right for it by international institutions that issue intellectual property rights and patents for this research at a percentage determined for each project. According to the stipulation of the contract concluded by the three parties in the adoption clause

the research shall be subject to a scientific, practical and field evaluation by a specialized team in the research subject

If the joint research leads to a patent for a product, the support received from the award determines the contribution of the Association of Arab Universities to the commercial value of this research after the determination of the property right for it by international institutions that issue intellectual property rights and patents for this research at a percentage determined for each project. According to the stipulation of the contract concluded by the three parties in the adoption clause

the research shall be subject to a scientific, practical and field evaluation by a specialized team in the research subject

When applying for the award

When applying for the award, the nominated university must send the award secretariat the following documents

  1.  1. A brief overview of the university and its most important achievements, with a summary explaining the nature of the nominated work, its exact specialization, and the extent to which it fulfills the aforementioned conditions.
  2. 2.• CVs of the researchers, accompanied by copies of their passports and recent photographs.
  3.  The winning universities are announced at the award ceremony.
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